if you set a prediction for a long enough set of time, then it is bound to come true. In the time frame listed, it is likely that poverty worldwide is going to cure itself, as the world presently has poverty diminishing at great rates. In much the same way, the drastic reduction in violence is mostly thought to be related to decreases in poverty and lack of lead in gasoline and other products, not some "empathetic society" becoming a thing.
That's not true. It's very easy to predict things that won't come to pass. Nevertheless, you both seem to be saying a similar thing; technological advances will reduce poverty, and decrease barriers, which will lead to the diminished role of nations. That said, I agree with you that it won't come from any human desire to be more empathetic. Much more likely, technology and surplus will probably just enable it. A good while ago, I wrote that this was already coming to pass for the very wealthy: The empathy will be a while in coming.if you set a prediction for a long enough set of time, then it is bound to come true.
It's easier to be a peaceable, empathic, and civil society when resources are plenty.